Evaluation of Protein from Distillers Grains in Finishing Diets on Nutrient Digestibility

Authors

Zachary E. Carlson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jana L. Gramkow, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Hannah C. Wilson Wilson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Melissa L. Jolly-Breithaupt, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Jim C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Matt K. Luebbe, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2018

Citation

2018 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. University of Nebraska Extension MP105. Lincoln, NE.

Comments

© 2017 The Board Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

A metabolism trial was conducted to evaluate protein from modified distillers grains plus solubles (MDGS) in finishing diets on nutrient digestibility and ruminal fermentation characteristics. Isolated protein from corn was not different than MDGS for dry matter, organic matter, or neutral detergent fiber digestibility. However, steers fed MDGS tended to have lower total tract organic matter digestibility compared to corn and protein from corn. Protein had greater total tract organic matter and starch digestibility than MDGS. Protein from corn did not contribute towards the lower digestibility of MDGS. Protein is more easily digestible than the other components in distillers grains plus solubles.